How far is Bay Mills, MI from Dearborn, MI?

The driving distance from Bay Mills, MI to Dearborn, MI is about 354.9 miles (571.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 292.7 miles (471 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
354.86 mi
05h 19m
Flight
292.68 mi
471.02 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
292.68 mi
Kilometers
471.02 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
354.86 mi
Kilometers
571.09 km
Drive Time
05h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dearborn
Thu, Apr 16, 2:39 AM EDT
Return by in Bay Mills
Thu, Apr 16, 7:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bay Mills
2026-04-15T21:20
Arrive Dearborn
Thu, Apr 16, 2:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:19 AM to 1:19 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:22 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bay Mills
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Maple Valley
MI

Township in Montcalm County, Michigan

From Bay Mills
177.2 mi
02h 39m
To Dearborn
177.6 mi
02h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bay Mills and Dearborn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bay Mills and Dearborn.

  1. 1

    Start on South North Drive

    25 m · 4 sec · South North Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on South Bay Mills Point Road

    1.6 km · 4 min · South Bay Mills Point Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Lakeshore Drive

    3.9 mi · 10 min · West Lakeshore Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South M-221

    2.5 mi · 4 min · South M-221

  5. 5

    Turn left

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit right toward I 75 South: Saint Ignace

    1790 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    135.9 mi · 2 hr 19 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit

    124.2 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    61 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94: Port Huron, Chicago

    1512 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Chicago

    1639 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Edsel Ford Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12: Michigan Avenue, Dearborn

    2026 ft · 56 sec

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Michigan Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Michigan Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Michigan Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bay Mills and Dearborn.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75
196 mi · 55%
I 75 South
136 mi · 38%
Edsel Ford Freeway
5.56 mi · 2%
West Lakeshore Drive
3.95 mi · 1%
South M-221
2.5 mi · 1%
South Bay Mills Point Road
0.97 mi
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

136 mi · 02h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.2 mi
292.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maple Valley
02h 39m from Bay Mills
Leave By
6:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Bay Mills and Showers And Thunderstorms near Dearborn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bay Mills to Dearborn?

The road trip is about 354.9 miles (571.1 km) and usually takes 05h 19m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Maple Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 177.2 miles from Bay Mills and 177.6 miles from Dearborn.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 292.7 miles (471 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.21 one way or $94.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Bay Mills and Showers And Thunderstorms near Dearborn.

Stop Ideas Near Maple Valley

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Maple Valley, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maple Valley.

BUS

Manton, Michigan

72 mi away
Junction U.S. 131 & M-42
BUS

Cadillac, Michigan

73 mi away
1202 North Mitchell St.
BUS

Tawas City, MI

77 mi away
1020 West Lake Street
BUS

Kingsley, Michigan

89 mi away
119 E. Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bay Mills and Dearborn. Straight-line distance: 292.68 mi (471.02 km).

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#1 Bay Mills

Township in Chippewa County, Michigan

Population1,434
Coordinates46.4372400, -84.5839400
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Dearborn

#2 Dearborn

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,367
Coordinates42.3222600, -83.1763100
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: South North Drive (-84.583284, 46.437282)
End: Michigan Avenue (-83.176219, 42.322088)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 571 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.52 gal
47.4 L · about $47.21
Round trip
$94.43
25.04 gal · 94.8 L
Estimated CO2
111.3 kg one way
Round trip: 222.5 kg / 491 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $47.21 $94.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $53.25 $106.50
Premium $4.65 $58.27 $116.54
Diesel $5.30 $66.41 $132.81

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Michigan · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Bay Mills and Dearborn. The current time is 21:20:25.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.